After the salted fish is married

50. Entering the Palace

After a while, the snail shells next to Yan Xining piled up into a hill, sweat dripped from the tip of his nose, and his lips began to tingle: "Ah~ It's so enjoyable." It's a pity that Chu Liao's drinks are really monotonous. If only he could have a glass of Coke or beer now , it feels even better.

He was so hot that he breathed out again and again, so he could only stop and take a drink.Looking up, I saw Ji Song on the opposite side slowly picking snail meat to eat.

Such things as snails are inseparable from fireworks. In Yan Xining's impression, every summer there will be shirtless men next to the barbecue stalls on the roadside, sucking snails and drinking beer, bragging all over the place.Smoke and fire accompanied by the sound of snails, this is the fire and smoke in the world.

Ji Song's etiquette is very good, even if he is eating snails, he feels like he is doing academic research.It's a pity that no matter how beautiful the picture of him picking snails is, he failed to appreciate the essence of this dish.

Yan Xining was a little regretful: "It would be great if Songsong could snort snails, it would be more enjoyable. But don't force it, use needles to assist first, and then you can try to inhale after you get familiar with it."

Hearing this, Ji Song picked up a snail and brought it to his lips, watching Yan Xining suck so many snails, he probably got some experience.Spicy and delicious soup is stained on the snail shell, this soup should not be wasted, it must be briskly sucked before the soup is about to fall off.

Then face the snail face to the lips and tongue, with the lips slightly pursed and only the middle part to inhale.Hearing the sound of "啦", a ball of warm snail meat fell into Ji Song's mouth smoothly.

When I tasted the snail meat earlier, the taste was delicious, but without such a rich soup, it really felt a little lacking.And this bite, including the soup and meat, is more delicious than picking it with an embroidery needle.

The corners of Ji Song's lips raised slightly, and he showed Yan Xining the empty shell in his hand.

Yan Xining's eyes lit up, and he didn't hesitate to praise himself: "Wow, Songsong is great!"

Ji Song's ears felt slightly hot: "It's actually very simple."

Yan Xining took the opportunity to point out: "Next time, don't use such a strong force when sucking. If you cooperate with your tongue, you can only eat the snail meat." Qingshui snails are indeed delicious, but he feels that the taste of the other parts of the snail meat is not very good.The meat of the snail head is the most delicious, and the taste is fresh and tender.

After sucking a few snails according to Yan Xining's instructions, Ji Song opened the door to a new world, and he completely let go of the embroidery needle.For a while, only the sound of two people sucking snails was heard under the eaves.Yan Xining was faster, he sucked the snails lightly, and the sound of the snail shells falling after the sound of "squeak".But Ji Song has slightly stronger strength and slower speed, but compared to the beginning, there has been a qualitative leap.

Occasionally, when encountering one or two snails that don't cooperate well, Yan Xining will poke the snail meat with the tip of her chopsticks.The spicy snail meat paralyzed the tip of his tongue and warmed up his body.He stood up, wiped his hands and untied his robe, then hung it on the back of the chair casually.

There was a burst of coolness all over her body, and Yan Xining breathed a sigh of relief: "It's so cool~"

Just as he was about to sit down, he noticed that Ji Song had strange eyes.Thinking of the complicated etiquette of Chu and Liao people, Yan Xining smiled guiltily: "Hey... Song Song, are you hot? Do you want to take off your robe too?"

Unexpectedly, Ji Song nodded, "Okay."

Ji Song's movements of undressing were exceptionally graceful. His slender fingers unhurriedly undid his belt, and then pulled his left back arm out of the heavy robe.And then... nothing more.

Ji Song couldn't stand on his legs, so he needed someone to support him before he could pull out his robe.At this moment, Yan Ke and the others were busy sucking snails, and Ji Song couldn't bear to disturb them.He stuffed the robe behind his body and the chair, and the cool wind blew away the excessive heat on his body.

It was not comfortable to squeeze the heavy court clothes behind, but Ji Song felt very relaxed.At this moment, he is not the aloof third prince, nor is he the majestic commander of the Chiling Army, nor is he the serious, rigid and unkind Prince Rong.He's just a normal guy, having dinner with his own family.

Amid the sound of the snail shell falling, Ji Song said with satisfaction: "I never thought that a small snail can have such a delicious taste."

Speaking of Yan Xining, there are many words: "Yes, the taste of the snails in this season is the best. The taste of the snail itself is very light, and it tastes the same as it is seasoned. I can also make garlic snails, sauce fried snails , if you like it, I will catch more snails tomorrow. You can eat them when you get off work... when you go home."

Ji Song remembered the business: "Tomorrow we will enter the palace."

Speaking of the topic of entering the palace, the snail in Yan Xining's hand weighed a thousand catties: "Ah..."

Ji Song saw Yan Xining's uneasiness, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'll just see the Empress Dowager and the concubines of my father tomorrow, so I recognize some familiar faces."

Originally, they were supposed to enter the palace to thank each other on the second day after they got married, but because of Ji Song's health, this matter has been delayed for several months.Seeing that Ji Song was already working in the Ministry of Industry, it would be unreasonable for Xie En not to enter the palace.

Yan Xining was a little apprehensive: "I... I am a person with no rules, and you can tell. I am not afraid of anything else, but I am worried about accidentally being rude tomorrow."

Ji Song reassured: "I'll be with you tomorrow, nothing will happen."

The two ate and chatted until all the snails in the bowl were picked up.The remaining soup was not wasted either, Yan Xining cooked half a pot of noodles, and mixed the noodles in the snail soup, it was another extremely delicious staple food.

Yan Xining decided to get up early tomorrow to catch some snails and raise them. The snails in this season are the most plump. If you miss this season, you can only wait for next year.

However, when he woke up the next day, he had overslept and had no time to fish for snails.Yan Xining with frizzy hair hurriedly put on his clothes, he complained: "Why didn't you wake me up?"

Ji Song got up early, and he was already dressed and sitting in the wheelchair calmly: "I saw that you didn't sleep well last night, so I will let you sleep a little longer."

Yan Xining really didn't sleep well last night, thinking about entering the palace the next day, he was quite stressed.He had been dreaming all night, and now he was groggy and his head was buzzing.

This is the second time Yan Xining has left Prince Rong's mansion after crossing, and he didn't look forward to it at all when he thought that the destination was the palace.

As soon as he got into the carriage, he noticed the change in the carriage. Before, there were benches on both sides of the carriage that could sit people, but the benches were narrower.And this time the bench has only one side, and it's made wider.The bench is covered with a layer of cushions, which looks like a slightly narrow brocade couch.

Yan Xining raised her brows, she didn't know who modified the carriage, this modification really suits his wishes.At this time, Yan Ke whispered in his ear: "Princess, have you seen the little collapse in the carriage?"

Yan Xining responded, and Yan Ke continued: "My lord specially asked the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reform it, just to make you sleep more comfortably."

Yan Xining looked at Ji Song in surprise, and Ji Song coughed lightly and turned his head away.Yan Xining smiled brightly: "Thank you Rong Chuan, this Xiaotao is really nice~"

Yan Xining has always felt that when someone treats her kindly, she should express her gratitude in a timely manner. It is rude not to hold back when receiving help from others.

Ji Song's heart beat like a drum, he whispered: "You're welcome."

However, Yan Xining didn't hear what he said, he had already jumped into the carriage and sat on the couch.The soft little tat is very comfortable whether it is sitting or lying down, Yan Xining found a comfortable position to sit comfortably.After sitting down, he patted Xiaota and greeted Ji Song: "Rong Chuan, let's go~"

Yan Ke suppressed a smile and pushed Ji Song's wheelchair. Ji Song's ears were red, and he whispered, "You just talk."

The carriage moved slowly, and hearing the noise outside the carriage, Yan Xining suppressed her desire to watch the excitement.I still remember the last time he went out, he foolishly lifted the curtain to see the magnificent scenery of the capital, but he was regarded as a monkey.

At this time, he was not used to it and reached out to touch the hair crown on his head, but suddenly there was something on the top of his head, which was strange.However, he withdrew his hand before touching the hair crown. This hair crown was put on by a skillful servant in the mansion. If he touched it off, he would be charged with disrespect in front of the palace.

Looking down at the gorgeous robe on her body, Yan Xining tugged at the neckline in a particularly uncomfortable way: "Ugh..."

Seeing that he has been paying attention to his clothes, Ji Song couldn't help laughing and said, "What's wrong? Are you not used to it?"

Apart from the wedding day, this was the first time he saw his princess in such a formal attire.Yan Xining was good-looking, and the black court dress on him made him appear to be fair and handsome with a slender waist and long legs.

Yan Xining didn't hold back: "Yeah, it's the first time I wear such nice clothes, I feel like I'm extravagant."

Ji Song smiled: "If you like it, I'll ask Xiu Niang to make some for you later."

He had seen Yan Xining's closet, and there were only a few sets of clothes in it, the best of which was their wedding dress.As Concubine Rong, Yan Xining will have to go out for a walk in the future.Leng Jun is right, even if he doesn't like him for the time being, he should be treated by Princess Rong.

However, Yan Xining refused indifferently: "No, no, I think my previous clothes are very good, comfortable to wear, and convenient to do things. Besides, I don't need to go out at home, and there is no need to wear good clothes."

Hearing this, Ji Song's eyes dimmed, and the corners of his lips tightened.

Yan Xining glanced at Ji Song in bewilderment, he didn't know what he said and poked this master again.Companion to a gentleman is like companion to a tiger. Although Ji Song is not a monarch, it feels almost the same.

Fortunately, Prince Rong's Mansion is not far from the imperial palace. After a cup of tea, the carriage of Prince Rong's Mansion stopped outside the Shenwu Gate.As soon as the carriage came to a complete stop, Luan's bell and Ji Liu's voice came from outside the car: "Third Brother, I didn't expect to meet you at Shenwumen. What a coincidence."

Yan Xining turned her head quietly: "I think that as soon as you go out, people will be able to clearly detect your movements."

Ji Song smiled, "Yes."

Yan Xining patted Ji Song's shoulder heavily: "It's okay, only when people are popular will people care about it. If you are confused, no one will pay attention to you."

Ji Song was stunned: "Mum...what is it?"

51. Entering the Palace

The princes will leave the palace to build mansions outside the palace when they reach adulthood. Among the five princes of the Holy Majesty, only Ji Tan, the youngest, is still in the palace, and the other four have their own houses outside the palace.

After Yan Xining got off the carriage, she saw Ji Liang in a green dress. Ji Liang seemed to like brightly colored clothes very much.The last time we met, he was like a lazy fox, but this time, he was like a green peacock.

Behind Ji Liang stood a woman with a gentle temperament. Compared with the gorgeous Ji Zhu, the second imperial concubine's appearance was not outstanding, but her demeanor could not be ignored. Yan Xining couldn't help but look at the second imperial concubine more.He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that there was a deep sadness in the eyes of the second imperial concubine.

Knowing that Yan Xining and the others came to the palace to go through the procedures, Ji Zhu enthusiastically passed on his experience: "First go to the Shoukang Palace to meet the Queen Mother and the old concubine, then go to the Jiaofang Palace to visit the queen, followed by the two noble concubines, and then the other concubines. Concubine."

Ji Song saluted politely: "Thank you, Brother Erhuang, for your guidance."

Ji Ling tapped Ji Song's shoulder with a fan: "Brother, I'm from here. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask me. It's getting late, and you still have to go to the halls to say hello, so I won't chat with you for a while. See you in the Royal Garden."

After separating from Ji Ling and the others, Yan Xining pushed Ji Song into the palace: "I thought I would go to visit the queen mother with the second prince and the others."

Ji Song said softly: "After the prince builds the mansion, he is not allowed to enter the palace unless ordered, but according to the etiquette, he can visit his mother and concubine one day a month. You will also see the second prince's mother, Concubine Yue, today. Let's go, it's getting late , we have to speed up."

The Chu Liao Palace occupies a large area, Yan Xining took a cup of tea before arriving at the Shoukang Palace, where the present empress dowager and the old concubine lived.After waiting in Shoukang Palace for a while, Yan Xining only waited for Nanny Yi.

Nanny Yi said that the Empress Dowager and the old concubine got cold after drinking tea last night and felt unwell, so Yan Xining disappeared.Although she didn't see them with her own eyes, Yan Xining was rewarded by them.

When she came out of Shoukang Palace, Yan Xining was a little confused: "This...what's going on?"

Although he was very happy to receive the gift, but he couldn't see the two most distinguished old men in the harem, and he always felt that something was wrong.

At this time, Ji Song said lightly: "The Queen Mother never likes me, and it's normal to have this reaction. Don't take it to heart."

Yan Xining breathed a sigh of relief: "That's fine." He just came to the harem to receive the gift, and it's great that he doesn't have to return the gift.

Fortunately, not everyone in the harem was indifferent to Ji Song. After leaving Shoukang Palace, they received warm hospitality wherever they went.Yan Xining took the opportunity to look at the concubines of the current emperor, and it turned out that they were all graceful and luxurious.

In addition, at the queen's place, he saw the prince and his wife.At Yue Guifei's place, he saw the second prince and his wife.Everywhere he went, Ji Song would remind him in a low voice, so Yan Xining had a general understanding of the situation in the harem.

The queen is the biological mother of Prince Ji Nan. She comes from the Liu family in Hedong. There have been five queens from the famous Liu family.If nothing else, the current Crown Princess is about to become the sixth queen.

In addition to the queen, four other concubines gave birth to princes.Among them, Ji Song's mother and concubine are gone, and the remaining three concubines are the second prince Ji Liu's mother concubine Yue Guifei and the seventh prince Ji Tan's mother Xiangui Concubine.

What impressed Yan Xining most was the birth mother of the fifth prince, Ji Yu. The other concubines who gave birth to princes were at least at the rank of imperial concubine, but Ji Yu's birth mother was actually a concubine.

When Yan Xining asked this question, Ji Song seemed a little embarrassed, but he still answered the question honestly: "The fifth prince's biological mother used to be the concubine Yue's maidservant. One day, the royal father favored her after drinking too much. The fifth prince. However, Concubine Ning's status is low, and she has been out of favor all these years."

Yan Xining sighed endlessly: "The complex interpersonal relationship in the harem is really a headache."

Ji Song said in a deep voice: "The most ruthless emperor's family, you can't imagine the open and secret fighting in the harem."

After speaking, he raised his eyes to look at Yan Xining with clear eyes. If Yan Xining entered the harem, he might not live for too long based on his temperament.Just like...his mother and concubine.

Over the course of the morning, Yan Xining met at least a dozen concubines.He is a little face blind, especially since the costumes and makeup of the concubines in each palace are not much different, he feels that everyone looks similar.

Yan Xining's eyes straightened: "Do you know who I admire most now?"

Ji Song looked at him dumbfounded: "Who?"

Yan Xining said in a trembling voice: "Your father." The current emperor is really a man of God, he can gather so many women together and keep them happy on the surface, this man is unfathomable.

Yan Xining said in admiration: "As expected of a man who can be an emperor, he is amazing." After staying in the palaces for a while, he felt that his brain was buzzing. The emperor had to deal with so many women, and it was no longer a word that could be said to be amazing. I can describe it.

Ji Song smiled lightly and said, "If you become the king of God, you will do the same."

Yan Xining said seriously: "I won't, I'm not smart enough to coax so many people. If I have a sweetheart, I will treat her wholeheartedly."

Ji Song tapped lightly on the armrest of the wheelchair twice, and after savoring it repeatedly, he asked, "Did you mean 'a couple for a lifetime'?"

Yan Xining clapped her hands: "Ah, yes, that's it. A couple for life. It would be such a happy thing to grow old with one person. Although there are differences and quarrels, when I think of such a person Regardless of poverty and disease, I will feel very at ease when I am by my side."

Ji Song's ears were hot, and even his cheeks turned red.After a while, he finally recovered his senses: "It's getting late, let's go to the Imperial Garden."

I don't know if Yan Xining felt something was wrong, but when Ji Song said this, his tone was so gentle that it seemed to contain honey, which gave him goosebumps all over his body.

Before arriving at the imperial garden, Yan Xining smelled the refreshing fragrance of flowers.April is the season when peonies bloom, and the peonies in the imperial garden are in full bloom.Today, the empress held a grand banquet in the garden and invited the ladies of Beijing and the concubines of the harem to come and enjoy the flowers.It was precisely because of the annual peony flower banquet that Ji Liu and the others entered the palace.

In Yan Xining's impression, the imperial garden should be a small garden full of flowers.However, after he walked in, he realized that the imperial garden occupies a large area, and there is even a mountain in it.

The towering towers on the mountain are full of flowers, and the lake below the mountain is clear and sparkling.

What's even more amazing is that there is a natural spring bubbling out of the back mountain.Skillful craftsmen hollowed out the mountain and built an artificial waterfall between the spring and the lake.

If a normal person goes to the Royal Garden, he only needs to climb dozens of steps.But Ji Song and the others wanted to go up, they could only go up by the trail behind the mountain.But the scenery at the back is even better. When Yan Xining and the others entered the imperial garden along the lake corridor, they saw a white waterfall hanging in front of them.

The corridor is built into a ring around the waterfall, and the lake under the waterfall is full of waves and bottomless.Before getting close to the waterfall, Yan Xining felt the water vapor coming towards her.This made his chaotic brain clear for a moment: "Ah, I really want to take off my clothes."

Ji Song was stunned for a moment, and only when he looked up at Yan Xining did he understand why he said this.It was fine for him to sit in a wheelchair the whole time, but Yan Xining was already hot and tired after walking for such a long time in a thick court dress, and his hair under the crown began to be messy.

Ji Song couldn't bear it, but still calmly uttered two words: "Hold on." This is not Prince Rong's mansion, so you can't take it off as you want.

Probably feeling that his voice was too ruthless, Ji Song comforted him, "You can rest after going up."

Yan Xining stood in front of the waterfall and struggled: "Then can I blow the wind here for a while?"

Before Ji Song could speak, the two heard a 'plop' sound from above their heads, and then exclaimed: "Your Highness! Come here! Your Highness Ji Tan has fallen into the water!"

The two looked up, and saw a figure struggling on the waterfall, and then fell into the pool surrounded by the corridor along the water flow.